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Helpful hints and tips / Hints for freezing
To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints:
The maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. Is shown on the rating
plate.
The freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be added
during this period;
Only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs;
Prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to
make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required;
Wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are
airtight;
Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding a
rise in temperature of the latter;
Lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;
Water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer , can possibly cause
the skin to be freeze burnt;
It is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you
removal from the freezer, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
It is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you to
keep tab of the storage time.
Hints for storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should:
Make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the
retailer;
Be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the food store to the freezer in the
shortest possible time;
Not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.
Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen.
Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacture.
Winter Security Function (Freezing protection)
The cold protection is the ability of the cold storage to operate at temperatures of -15
degrees Celsius, being a technical feature that derives from the construction of the
appliance. This is not related to the climatic class of the product and can be activated
from the control panel by setting the temperature to MAX. After this setting, the
compressor starts operating at temperatures up to -15 degrees Celsius.
To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions:
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Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the
temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
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Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible
drainage systems.
